Birthday Bonanza

So, today's my birthday. It's hard to put my feelings into words, but seriously this has been one of the most impactful birthdays of my life so far. The generosity of strangers, even if we've been together for a month is still overwhelming. When I woke up this morning I skyped with my family back home, because my twin happens to share my birthday. WHAT A COINCIDENCE. But, that was nice, and then I had school. Which wasn't so nice, but there's a tradition at my school; when it's your birthday you buy "des petits chou" for your entire class, so I did that this morning grace a l'aide de Marie, so thanks Marie :3 After school my whole class (I believe) went for a quick coffee, during which they presented me with a gift. A T-shirt that was signed by everyone in the class, INCLUDING MY PHILOSOPHY TEACHER WHO'S A BIG, MEAN LOOKING, EX MILITARY MAN WITH HUGE MUSCLES AND TERRIFIES ME, so that was super nice. I literally teared up when i saw the shirt though, because it's such a simple yet touching gesture, and I really enjoy personal gestures like that. After the coffee date with 23 other people I went to have lunch with my host family and some extended relatives. My host family also gave me some gifts, including a soccer jersey with my name on the back (too cool) and a picture frame with lots of pictures with me and my host family since I got here. I was really touched by it cause it's just really too cool :3 Then my host grandmother gave me a decorative plate from Metz, which includes a painting of the cathedral which is a landmark of the city. It has the most stained glass windows in all of Europe, so take that Europe. Tonight I'm going to the Nuit Blanche, which is basically a city-wide all nighter, and also having dinner with a few close friends. Should be a good night! (here's hoping anyways)